2026 ICME ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Accommodation

Venue

National Science and Technology Museum

About Taiwan

Taiwan is an island in the western Pacific with a complex history shaped by diverse cultural influences and Indigenous heritage.

Sightseeing spots

National Science and Technology Museum

Located in the dynamic port city of Kaohsiung, the National Science and Technology Museum is Taiwan's largest applied science museum, administered by the Ministry of Education. As the venue of the conference, it provides a setting where scientific inquiry and public engagement intersect within the context of Taiwan's diverse social and industrial development.
Through interactive exhibitions and immersive environments, the museum presents themes such as transportation, energy, environmental change, and technological development, illustrating how science and technology are shaped by different ' communities and cultural contexts. Visitors move through spaces where science is not only displayed but experienced, offering a direct sense of how knowledge influences everyday life and societal transformation.
Beyond its exhibitions, the museum functions as a platform for dialogue, where scientific knowledge is interpreted in relation to contemporary social issues, highlighting the connections between technology, culture, and public life.

Liudui Hakka Cultural Park

Located in southern Taiwan, the Liudui Hakka Cultural Park is a national-level institution administered by the Hakka Affairs Council, dedicated to preserving and presenting the heritage of the Liudui Hakka region.
Its architectural landscape and exhibitions trace migration histories, settlement patterns, and community formation, situating visitors within the historical development of Hakka society. Open spaces and cultural programs extend these narratives into the present, where traditions continue to be practiced and adapted.
Through encounters with crafts, food culture, and performance-based expressions, the park reveals how cultural identity is sustained not only through preservation, but through ongoing reinterpretation and lived experience.

National Museum of Prehistory

A Pathway for the public To Prehistoric Taiwan and the Austronesian World,Rooted in Taiwan, connected to Austronesia, and reaching out to the world. The origins of the National Museum of Prehistory (NMP) can be traced back to the beginning of the new Taitung train station in 1980, which led to the discovery of the Peinan site - the most complete settlement site unearthed in the history of Taiwanese archaeology and boasting the largest cluster of slate coffin graves in Southeast Asia and the Circum-Pacific Belt. In response to calls for the preservation of the cultural heritage of this site and others, the Main Museum of the NMP was built to the south of Kangle train station. In addition, plans were drawn up to build the Peinan Site Park in the area of the Peinan Site. Also established was the Museum of Archaeology, Tainan Branch of NMP (at the Southern Taiwan Science Park in Tainan), which possesses the most complete record of the cultural layers in southwestern Taiwan.
Its exhibitions explore early human settlement, material culture, and long-term human-environment relationships, with particular emphasis on the archaeological significance of the Peinan Site. These narratives situate human history within broader temporal and environmental contexts.

Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park

Located in southern Taiwan, the Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park, operated by the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Development Center, is a keysite dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous cultures.
Set within a natural landscape, the park brings together reconstructed settlements, traditional architecture, and open cultural spaces where Indigenous knowledge and practices continue to be expressed through performance, craft, and interactive experiences of daily activities, creating opportunities to connect and engage with the public.
As a living cultural environment, it highlights the dynamic relationship between continuity and change, demonstrating how cultural identity is maintained through practice, transmission, and adaptation in contemporary contexts.

National Dong Hwa University

Located in Hualien, National Dong Hwa University is one of the most representative comprehensive universities in eastern Taiwan, renowned for its beautiful campus, multicultural environment, and strong foundation in the humanities and arts. Situated between Taiwan's Central Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, and in close proximity to Indigenous communities, the university has long been dedicated to Indigenous studies, local culture, and sustainable practices, fostering a distinctive academic atmosphere rooted in regional engagement and cultural diversity.
In the field of the arts, National Dong Hwa University was ranked 95th globally and 1st in Taiwan in the "Art & Design" category of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, demonstrating its outstanding international competitiveness. Within the College of Arts, the Department of Arts and Creative Industries integrates artistic practice, cultural curation, and creative industry studies, while drawing upon the rich cultural resources of eastern Taiwan. The department is committed to cultivating creative professionals with both local awareness and global perspectives, making it one of Taiwan's leading institutions for arts education.

Transportation

International flights

Kaohsiung International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Domestic transportation

High Speed Rail
Railway
Metro
Taxi
By Air

From Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line from R4 Kaohsiung International Airport Station to R11 Kaohsiung Main Station. Transfer to Taiwan Railways (TRA) and get off at Science and Technology Museum Station. The museum is approximately a 10-minute walk from the station.
Alternatively, from R11 Kaohsiung Main Station, take Bus No. 60 (Jueming Main Line) to Sci-ence and Technology Museum Stop.

By High Speed Rail (HSR)

From HSR Zuoying Station, transfer to Taiwan Railways (TRA) and get off at Science and Technology Museum Station. The museum is approximately a 10-minute walk.

By Light Rail

Take the Kaohsiung Light Rail to C30 Science and Technology Museum Station. The museum is approximately a 12-minute walk.

By Train (TRA)

Take Taiwan Railways (TRA) to Science and Technology Museum Station. The museum is approximately a 10-minute walk.

By Car

The museum is conveniently located near Jiuru Interchange on National Freeway No. 1. Parking is available on-site.

By MRT and Bus

Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to R11 Kaohsiung Main Station, then transfer to Bus No. 60 (Jueming Main Line) to Science and Technology Museum Stop.

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Accommodation

10/17
Taichung
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Holiday Inn Express Taichung Fengchia

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10/18
Kaohsiung Fo Guang Shan
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Kaohsiung Fo Guang Shan

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Fo Guang Shan Bamboo Lodge Garden is one of the few temples that offer accommodation, providing a peaceful setting for rest and quiet reflection. A vegetarian breakfast is also served, offering guests a unique and tranquil lodging experience.

E-Da Skylark Hotel

※ Recommended accommodation (October 18 Pre-Conference Tour)
E-Da Skylark Hotel is located within the E-Da World complex and features elegant Neo-Classical architecture. The hotel offers 358 spacious guest rooms with panoramic views of Guanyin Mountain, providing a comfortable and relaxing stay.
10/19-10/21
Kaohsiung
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Brio Hotel Kaohsiung

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Hotel dùa

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10/22
Taitung
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Hôtel du Musée

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